Enable Lpm - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare Command Reference Manual

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enable lpm

Enables Selective-LPM routing.

Syntax Description

This command has no arguments or variables.

Default is disabled.

Usage Guidelines

This command alters the state of the Selective-LPM routing feature (which is disabled by default). If

Accounting is disabled, non-MPLS traffic to known routes is forwarded by hardware and the MSM CPU

is used for slow-path traffic. When LPM is enabled, slow-path traffic is forwarded by the MPLS/ARM

module at a faster rate. Also, if LPM is enabled, fast-path traffic to specified vlans or route-maps can be

forwarded using longest prefix match on the module without installing IP FDB entries.

The following command enables the Selective-LPM feature:

This command was first available in an ExtremeWare IP Technology Services Release based on

This command was subsequently incorporated into ExtremeWare 7.0.0.

Platform Availability

This command is available on the BlackDiamond switch only.

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